Glimpses Of India class 10 English Language And Literature

Test one

In this article, you will be reading glimpses of India summary. The chapter includes three short stories. First one is the A Baker from Goa by Lucio Rodrigues. This is a story about a baker and relates to the old Portuguese days. The second one is Coorge by Lokesh  Abrol. It is a story about Coorge, a place in Karnataka. The author describes the weather, environment, people, wildlife and the landscape of coorg in this story. The last one is Tea from Assam by Arup kumar Datta. This story is about two friends exploring the tea gardens of Assam and also learning the legends behind it. 

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

Q{!}Explain the theme of glimpses of India?

Answer;In part one of the stories,the author recalls his childhood memories. He narrates  "A baker from GOA.He narrates how he got excited since his childhood.He tells how bakers used to arrive two times a day' once to sell and next to collect the empty basket back.In the second story ,it described Coorge ,which is the district goa.People here describe Alexander Army and History.In the story three,the author describe the glimpses of Assam,He describes Assam as popular for tea plantation,There are lot of tea gardens in Assam',which make it popular.

 PART 2 COORG

The lesson gives us a beautiful insight of the smallest district of Karnataka and its people. The place has a amazing weather throughout the year with enough rain during the monsoon season. The people of coorg are known to be one of the bravest. Coffee is the main crop grown in this region. A variety of animals can be found here while  the place is surrounded by beautiful Brahmagiri hills, islands and Tibetan settlements. The place is famous for coffee plantation and spices. There are abundant rainforests which covers 30% of the area. The coorgi men are brave warriors who are permitted to keep firdiverse culture ithout a licences due to trustworthiness.

Tourist relax in the serene atmosphere and also enjoy adventure sports like river rafting, canoeing, rappelling, mountain biking, rock climbing and trekking. Animals like Macaques, Malabar squirrel, langures and slender lories can be spotted on the trees. The major tourist attractions are Brahmagiri hills, Nisargdham island and Bylakupee Tibetan settlement. India's diverse cultural can be seen here.

Important questions

Q(1)Where is coorge?

Answer:Coorge is the smallest district of Karnataka and it is located somewhere between Mysore and the Coastal city of Mangalore.

(2)What is the story about the Kodavu people's descent?

Answer:It is said that the Kodavus are of either Greek or Arabic descent. According to one story, a part of Alexander 's  army could not return to its homeland and so, settled there. As the traditional dress of the Kodavus, Kuppia is similar to the dress of the Arabs and kurds, the kuffia, it is said that probably the kodavus are descendants of the Arabs.

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Test Two (Coorge)

Competencey based Questions

Question (1) By which route you can reach Coorge from your Hometown?

Question (2)We know that Coorg is home for spices and coffee plantation. Can you give name of produce, produced by your home district?

Question (3)Do you know any other regiment of Indian arny named after group of people like Coorg?

Question (4)Can you describe hill station of your state?

Question (5)What kind of forests your state have?

Qustion (6)What are the major forest produce in Madhy Pradesh?

Question (7) Do you know any place in your state which is related to Buddha?

Question (8)Can you describe the wild life of Madhya pradesh?

Question (9)Do you know any tale of Valour? Write it.

Question (10) Do you like high energy adventure? Name them?

TEA OF ASSAM

Summary :The lesson is about two friends -Pranjol and Rajvir who are travelling to Pranjol's home town Assam for summar vacation. Assam is known as the tea country. It has the largest concentration of tea leaves plantations in the world. During their journey, they discuss about the various legends that are known to have discovered tea. The story tells us about the popularity of tea as a breverage

Competencey based Questions.

Question (1)Pranjol's father congratulated Rajvir for proper Home work. Why it is important to  have habit of doing homework? Explain.

Question (2)If you go to your friend's house in other state, what will be the things you would like to see their? Enumerate.

Q(3)How will you reach to Capital of Assam from your home town?

Difficult Word Meaning

Steaming:Extremely hot

Exclaimed :Cry out suddenly in surprise

Paddy Field -A field where rice is grown

Backdrop-lie behind or beyond, serve as a background to

Dwarfing:cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison

Sturdy-strong

Amidst -In the middle of

Billowing -moving or flowing outward

Concentration -cluster

Ascetic -typically for religious reasons.

Banished-get rid of

Clatterd -loud noise of train brakes

Veered -change Direction

Gravel:small rounded stones

Sprouting period:-when a plant sends out new growth

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COMPETENCEY BASED QUESTIONS 

Here are some competency-based learning questions for the chapter "Glimpses of India" from Class 10 English Language and Literature:

*Reading Comprehension*

* What are the three different regions of India that are covered in the chapter?

* What are some of the key features of each region, such as its culture, lifestyle, and traditions?

* What are some of the challenges that the people of each region face?

* How does the author portray the diversity and unity of India in the chapter?

*Critical Thinking*

* What are some of the similarities and differences between the three regions of India?

* What are some of the factors that contribute to the diversity of India?

* How does the chapter challenge our stereotypes about India?

* What are some of the lessons that we can learn from the people of each region?

*Application*

* Imagine that you are planning a trip to one of the three regions of India covered in the chapter. What are some of the things that you would like to see and do?

* What are some of the ways in which you can learn more about the different cultures and traditions of India?

* How can you promote understanding and appreciation for the diversity of India in your own community?

*Creativity*

* Write a poem or song about the diversity and unity of India.

* Create a poster or collage that showcases the different cultures and traditions of India.

* Write a short story about a character from one of the three regions of India covered in the chapter.

*Communication*

* Give a presentation about one of the three regions of India covered in the chapter, focusing on its culture, lifestyle, and traditions.

* Interview someone from India about their experiences living in a diverse country.

* Write a letter to a friend or family member about the importance of respecting and celebrating diversity.

These are just a few examples of competency-based learning questions for the chapter "Glimpses of India." Teachers can adapt these questions to their specific students and curriculum.

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